1990 Cadillac Aurora vs. 2009 Kia Sorento
To start off, 2009 Kia Sorento is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Cadillac Aurora. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Cadillac Aurora would be higher. At 4,465 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Cadillac Aurora is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Cadillac Aurora (200 HP @ 4300 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 2009 Kia Sorento. (139 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Cadillac Aurora should accelerate faster than 2009 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Kia Sorento weights approximately 411 kg more than 1990 Cadillac Aurora.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1990 Cadillac Aurora (366 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Kia Sorento. (350 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1990 Cadillac Aurora will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Kia Sorento.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Cadillac Aurora | 2009 Kia Sorento | |
| Make | Cadillac | Kia |
| Model | Aurora | Sorento |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4465 cc | 2495 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 139 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 91 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 17.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1588 kg | 1999 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2720 mm |
